Bangudae Petroglyphs — Wikipedia

The Bangudae (Daegok-ri) Petroglyphs (Korean: 반구대 암각화) are pre-historic engravings on flat vertical rock faces on the riverside of the Daegokcheon (Bangucheon) stream, a branch of the Taehwa River, which runs eastward and joins the East Sea at Ulsan. They are the National Treasure of South Korea No. 285 and were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025. The site presents a vivid and intricate portrayal of whaling, unmatched by any rock art found globally. The carvings, featuring animals, human figures, hunting scenes, concentric circles, diamond patterns, and inscriptions,...